The Yonkers native Tyler James Williams settles into new sitcom role

11:31 PM,
Nov. 5, 2012

Written by

Heather Salerno

Yonkers native Tyler James Williams was only 12 when he landed the hit series, "Everybody Hates Chris," loosely based on comedian Chris Rock's childhood. It was a role that made its mark: At 14, Williams became the youngest person to receive the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy.

Now 20, he's back on television in the new NBC sitcom, "Go On," at 9 p.m. Tuesdays, starring Matthew Perry about a sportscaster who joins a support group to cope with the death of his wife. Williams plays Owen, another member of the group whose brother is in a coma.